Understanding Scapula Structures

Superior Angle

• point of the scapula

• tip of the shoulder

• base of the skull

• joint of the collarbone

Acromion

• of the scapula forming the highest point of the shoulder

• A type of muscle in the shoulder region

• A ligament connecting the shoulder to the spine

• The joint where the arm meets the shoulder

Subscapular Fossa

• concavity on the anterior surface

• convexity on the anterior surface

• concavity on the posterior surface

• flat surface on the anterior surface

Medial Border

• of the scapula closest to the spine

• of the scapula farthest from the spine

• of the scapula that is lateral

• of the scapula that is superior

Lateral Border

• of the scapula closest to the arm

• of the scapula farthest from the arm

• of the scapula closest to the spine

• of the scapula at the top

Coracoid Process

• structure on the scapula

• a type of muscle in the arm

• a bone in the leg

• a ligament in the shoulder

on the superior border

• Scapular Notch

• Clavicular Notch

• Coracoid Process

• Acromion

Spine of Scapula

• ridge on the posterior surface

• a bony projection on the anterior surface

• a muscle attachment site on the lateral border

• a joint surface for the humerus

lateral flat structure

• the glenoid cavity

• the femoral head

• the acetabulum

• the scapula

Glenoid Cavity

• for the head of the humerus

• for the attachment of the scapula

• for the articulation of the femur

• for the support of the clavicle